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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,322.17, 15,483.40 and 2,530.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,322.17, 15,483.40 and 2,530.98 is: 3,796.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,322.17 : 15,483.40 = 2,530.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,322.17/15,483.40 = 2,530.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,322.17x = 15,483.40 × 2,530.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,322.17x = 39,188,169.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,188,169.40/10,322.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,796.51

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